baptism of fire

baptism of fire

Definition of BAPTISM OF FIRE

1

: an introductory or initial experience that is a severe ordeal; especially : a soldier's first exposure to enemy fire

2

: a spiritual baptism by a gift of the Holy Spirit —often used in allusion to Acts 2:3–4; Matthew 3:11(Revised Standard Version)

First Known Use of BAPTISM OF FIRE

1633

Rhymes with BAPTISM OF FIRE

British Empire, down-to-the-wire, Second Empire, under the wire